Controls Engineer

Alcon; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon in Johns Creek, GA is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will work on projects that expose you to site processes, assist in commissioning of complex systems, and help design control schematics and panels.

The role emphasizes PLC programming support, productivity improvements, and collaboration with senior staff in a regulated environment. Fluent English and a relevant degree are required. You may work rotating shifts in a dynamic, global organization.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for communication
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Exposure to PLC programming and control systems

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning of complex systems integrating hardware and software
• Assist in designing schematics and control panels
• Contribute to productivity improvement and cost reduction ideas
• Assist in PLC programming

Skills

English fluency

PLC programming exposure

Schematic design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens Step 5/7

TIA Portal/WinCC

Visual Studio

VB.NET / C#

Job description

Johns Creek, Georgia

At Alcon, we help our customers see brilliantly. As the world's leading contact lens and eye care manufacturer, Alcon is looking to hire Controls Engineers to join our Johns Creek Manufacturing team in Johns Creek, GA. Working for a large global organization you'll have an opportunity to grow and build a great dynamic and rewarding career.

Key Responsibilities

• In this role you be given project assignments that will provide you with exposure to different site work processes.
• You will be assisting Sr. personnel in commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Assisting in the design of schematics and control panels.
• Complete recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, and cost reductions.
• Assist in PLC programming.
• Assist in complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design.
• Performs full range of standard work for the professional field.
• Applies problem-solving skills. Will work individually or on teams under the guidance of senior personnel to develop software solutions for site operational facilities.

Key Requirements / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

Minimum Requirements

• Work Hours: Rotating
• Travel Requirements: No
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Sponsorship Available: No

Preferred

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• Siemens Step 5 (S5), Step 7 (S7), TIA Portal, and WinCC
• Programming with Visual Studio, Visual Basic, .NET (VB NET) or C Sharp (C#)
• Databases
• Work in a FDA regulated environment
• Work in a PSM regulated environment